Ace Football previews the Saudi Pro League round 7 match between Al Khaleej and Al Ahli and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Al Khaleej enjoy home advantage, when visitors Al Ahli swing by on Friday for a clash in the Saudi Pro League. The former will be looking to make that home advantage count.
Placed 12th in the table Al Khaleej have amassed seven points after six matches. On seven points, Al Ahli rank tenth with six matches played this season.
Team form: Al Khaleej vs Al Ahli
Al Khaleej Form
In their last three matches, Al Khaleej lost 2-0 against Al-Taawoun, drew 0-0 with Al-Fayha, before losing to Al Ittihad by 4-1. Al Khaleej claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the Saudi Pro League, which also saw them drawing two and losing three matches, in which they scored four and conceded six goals.
Al Ahli Form
Al Ahli have a win and a draw to show from their last three matches. They first finished even in a 1-1 draw with Al Nassr FC, before they won a game against Damac FC with a 4-2 scoreline. Unfortunately for them, this was followed by a 1-2 defeat at the hands of Al Hilal. Al Ahli only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the Saudi Pro League. In these six matches they drew two and lost three as well as being outscored by six goals to four.
Betting facts for Al Khaleej and Al Ahli
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Al Khaleej and Al Ahli played across all tournaments.
- In 14 of the last 16 Al Khaleej matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 14 of the last 16 Al Khaleej matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 3 Al Khaleej home matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
- In the last 7 Al Khaleej home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 3 Al Khaleej home matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 1.5
- In the last 7 Al Ahli away matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 9 Al Ahli away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Al Ahli matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Al Ahli matches in the Saudi Pro League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 4 Al Ahli away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
Players on top: Al Khaleej vs Al Ahli
Having scored just once lately in the Saudi Pro League, Khaled Narey will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Al Ahli hope Roberto Firmino can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of two Saudi Pro League goals in his last six Saudi Pro League games.
Popular betting markets: Al Khaleej vs Al Ahli
Full-time result
Al Khaleej won one of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium. They drew four and lost five as well, while Al Ahli won two of their last 10 games away. They drew five and lost three. Al Ahli have not lost to Al Khaleej in 4 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Amazingly, Al Khaleej scored the first goal of the match in just two out of the last ten games at home. Al Ahli got the opening goal in four out of their last ten away games. Al Ahli managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches. Al Ahli have scored in 4 consecutive meetings with Al Khaleej when playing at away ground.
Total goals
Al Khaleej saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals appeared in two of the last ten matches that Al Ahli played across all tournaments. They scored 1.3 times on average in the process.
Betting prediction: Al Khaleej vs Al Ahli
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Al Khaleej and Al Ahli seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Saudi Pro League match.